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Series consists of copies and transcripts of official documents from a range of sources relating to Newfoundland fisheries and Newfoundland politics and government during the 19th and 20th centuries. Mostly copies of Government records, British Colonial Office and Newfoundland Governor's papers. The guide to the collection provides description of each item. Records are arranged alphabetically by author.